The number of deaths from drowning in Europe is at its lowest level since 2011: strategies being implemented

Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

EU drowning deaths are falling due to better information and rescue services; Italy focuses on child safety.

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Drowning deaths in the EU have reached their lowest levels since 2011, attributed to increased information and rescue efforts. Eurostat data shows 4,810 drowning and immersion fatalities in the EU in 2022, a decrease of 3.9% from 5,004 in 2021. This represents the lowest percentage of accidental deaths since 2011. France reported the highest number of such deaths (784), while Luxembourg had the fewest (1). In Italy, institutions are actively promoting awareness, noting that over half of pool drownings involve children under 12. Annually, about 328 people die from drowning in Italy; between 2017 and 2021, 1,642 deaths occurred, with adolescents accounting for a significant portion, particularly males. Experts emphasize the need for adherence to safety rules, such as respecting warning flags at beaches.

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